Photos | 9/11 observance at Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One
Sep 11, 2025Photos from a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Fusion Donut Cafe gets off to a sweet start with its soft launch
Jul 15, 2025Joe Loya showed up at 5:30 a.m. Monday to be Fusion Donut Cafe’s very first customer. “I waited until they opened at 6 a.m.,” said Loya, a member of the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club, proudly showing the photo of his first donut purchase. He returned later that morning after his workout. “This time, I came
Heritage Distilling wins best flavored whiskey award
Mar 04, 2025The Gig Harbor-based distillery’s stock dropped to just $1.08 in February after opening at $4 last year.
Orcas drop by to witness Polar Bear Plunge
Jan 02, 2025Four transient orcas swam through Colvos Passage as polar bear plungers gathered in Olalla for their annual dip in icy water.
Storm, tides made for a weird weather Wednesday
Dec 19, 2024High winds swept through Western Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 18, as a Pacific storm system moved across the region. The National Weather Service recorded the highest wind gust at 90 mph on Crystal Mountain, near Mount Rainier. Tacoma recorded gusts of 60 mph. Peninsula Light reported about 11,000 customers were without power across its service
Patterson’s Market back for 45th year
Dec 12, 2024Patterson’s, evicted from its longtime home in 2022, is back for a second year at Anderson’s General Store.
Curated Gig Harbor blends luxury and local
Nov 27, 2024Curated owner Tiffany Brooks began her career as a personal shopper’s assistant for Nieman Marcus, but she always wanted a brick-and-mortar store.
Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling goes public
Nov 22, 2024Gig Harbor’s Heritage Distilling now trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CASK.
Raise your glass for local wines at Hidden Harbor Wine Library
Sep 12, 2024Washington state wines take center stage at Gig Harbor’s newest wine venture, located in the historic Finholm neighborhood. The Hidden Harbor Wine Library’s best-kept secret is its selection of locally grown and produced wines, sourced from Washington’s agriculturally rich growing regions. Unlike many wine regions around the world, Washington state’s diverse climate allows for a
The 100-mile adventure on the Salish Sea
Jul 31, 2024Over 65 boats arrived in Gig Harbor last week to participate in the annual Salish 100. Each summer, a fleet of small boats cruise from Olympia to Port Townsend, covering the length of the Puget Sound. The 100-mile journey is not a race but a chance for boaters to build community and celebrate their watercraft